Letter: Openness in process makes voting easy
With a great deal of interest I read, “Primary ballot includes county offices.” It seems as though our Registrar of Voters has mounted a decent defense because he is under attack by some with accusations of “a rigged system.”
Our looming March 5 election has...
Letter: No rainbow at end of mayor’s report
Our rain has been great and so far, no rainbow. When a rainbow beauty does color over gray skies I wonder if Mayor Casey will find her pot of gold under that arc. With careful reading of her “State of the city” report (Free...
Guest view: Historic signs of progress coming to San Benito County in 2024
While 2023 was an eventful year for San Benito County, I am particularly excited about three endeavors coming in 2024 that will undoubtedly improve the quality of life in our community.
Those efforts include the county hitting its stride with $28 million in unincorporated road...
Letter: Make peace with people everywhere in 2024
Do you hear what I hear? Is this the last song of the past season or is this the first song of the new season, the new year. “ A sigh, a sigh…..way up in the sky,” written by a Jewish peace loving woman...
Letter: New residents have a right to oppose growth
Lately I have been coming across the refrain that newer residents of San Benito County are somehow hypocritical if they voice concern or opposition to the out-of-control housing growth. This could not be further from the truth. Our newly settled neighbors have some of...
Guest view: The state of our city
As the year comes to a close, it is fitting to reflect on what has been achieved in and around Hollister and at City Hall. The City Council has been very focused on strategic planning, getting the city staffed up and improving operations.
We had...
Letter: Mayor’s ‘gifts’ defy true holiday spirit
The little Drummer Boy tunefully beats a rhythm to find the true spirit of Christmas. But like or unlike the little drummer boy, I’m wondering if the mayor’s year-long gifts are in the true spirit of Christmas. True giving is giving without expecting a...
Guest view: San Juan Highway project gains financial support
I’m pleased to announce that due to my consistently vocal advocacy, the county is moving forward on plans to repave the segment of San Juan Highway that runs along Anzar High School.
This long overdue project could start as early as this summer, but the...
Letter: LULAC extends gratitude for unprecedented collaboration
In a remarkable testament to unity and shared purpose, The League of United Latin American Citizens Council 2890 (LULAC) proudly extends its deepest gratitude to VFW Post 9242 and American Legion Post 69 for joining forces. This historic collaboration has not only bridged gaps...
Letters: We deserve truth
We deserve to know the truth
No one should be above the law, that is a very important recurrent theme in our society, especially right now in this political climate that we find ourselves in. I have long held the belief that politics in this...